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Southern Style Green Beans and New Potatoes
Slow-simmered in a rich, smoky broth with tender new potatoes and crispy bacon, these Southern-style green beans are pure comfort in a pot. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, this dish is a staple at Sunday dinners and holiday tables. Serve with cornbread for the perfect down-home meal!
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Servings: 6
Calories: 307kcal
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Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon diced
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 pounds fresh green beans washed, ends removed, and snapped in half
- 1 ½ pounds baby red potatoes "new potatoes", cut in half
- 1 tablespoon Better than Bouillon Chicken Base
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
Instructions
Cook the Bacon and Onion
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until lightly browned and crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the butter and diced onion, cooking for an additional 3 minutes until the onions become soft and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Simmer the Green Beans
- Add the fresh green beans to the pot, followed by the water and chicken base. Stir well to dissolve the base.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Once simmering, reduce heat to low, cover, and let cook for about 20 minutes.
Cook the Potatoes
- After the green beans have softened, add the halved new potatoes to the pot.
- Cover again and continue simmering for another 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Final Adjustments and Serving
- Taste the dish and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm as a hearty Southern side dish, pairing well with cornbread, fried chicken, or smoked meats.
Notes
Ingredient Substitutions
- Bacon Alternative: Use smoked ham hock, salt pork, or smoked turkey wings for different flavors.
- Potatoes: Yukon Gold potatoes work well as a substitute for new potatoes.
- Butter Substitute: Unsalted butter can be used, just adjust the salt accordingly.
- Chicken Base: Swap with vegetable bouillon for a vegetarian-friendly version.
- Cook bacon in a skillet, then transfer it to a slow cooker.
- Add all remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and stir well.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Use the sauté function to cook the bacon, then add butter, onion, and garlic as directed.
- Add green beans, potatoes, chicken base, and water, stirring to combine.
- Seal the lid and cook on manual high pressure for 10 minutes with a quick release.
- Stir and adjust seasoning before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 832mg | Potassium: 957mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1319IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 3mg
*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.